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I do a lot of work with files hosted on an FTP server. Currently to edit a file on the server I have to open the server in Cyberduck, navigate with the mouse to the folder I want and then click "Edit," which opens a temporary file. Anyway, editing files on the server would be way easier if I could use the terminal to navigate through the file directory and edit files. Is there a way to create a symbolic link in my home directory to an FTP server?

edit: I'm on a Mac

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  • Your question is badly titled, it misleads people. What you want is a way to _mount_ an FTP server on your desktop (which is what W.Jackson's answer actually addresses). That's nothing to do with symbolic links ;) – KPM Jun 15 '12 at 20:35

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If your using linux you can mount an ftp site with curlftpfs. Check out this tutorial: Ubuntu Geeks Curlftpfs

If you are on windows you can use NetDrive: NetDrive.Net

With either of these you can create links/shortcuts to your hearts content.

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  • Mounted with Transmit.app on OS X: ln: Operation not supported by device – Mirko May 09 '12 at 21:34
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    @Mirko: What Kevin wants is not creating symbolic links on the FTP server, but rather access his remote files via a Terminal locally — which is a totally different thing. If you're interested in creating symbolic links on your FTP server, then this question is the one you should have a look at: http://stackoverflow.com/q/5589489/364446 – KPM Jun 15 '12 at 20:32